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by Hippie459MN
May 12, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Recore question
Replies: 5
Views: 5481

Re: Recore question

Thats a lot of unnecessary materials. 1708 core 1708 csm (optional) hull Thats all ya need. Use some corebond or cabosil with the resin to make putty to smooth out any sharp edges so the fiberglass lays as smooth and flat as possible to avoid any possible air bubbles/pockets. Like here when I did my...
by Hippie459MN
May 12, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Recore question
Replies: 5
Views: 5481

Re: Recore question

When I did mine, I did a layer of 1.5 oz CSM on the hull, then a layer of 1708, then the core, then a layer of 1708 over the core. Unless you really ground down the hull, no need for all that. Cant say I have heard of Isophthalic resin myself. Everyone typically uses Poly or Epoxy resin.
by Hippie459MN
Apr 21, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1976 Vixen resto
Replies: 1
Views: 5118

Re: 1976 Vixen resto

Awesome! Keep the pictures coming. Love my kids Vixen! Thing is an absolute blast to drive.
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by Hippie459MN
Apr 21, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Props, Setup, and Rigging
Topic: V-King Windshield
Replies: 1
Views: 5244

Re: V-King Windshield

This is how I did it. Hope this helps - https://www.hydrostreamforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=8753#p8753
by Hippie459MN
Apr 21, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Interior Department
Topic: ‘89 HST interior build
Replies: 10
Views: 12826

Re: ‘89 HST interior build

Looking great!
by Hippie459MN
Mar 28, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: Baby Virage update and make-over
Replies: 12
Views: 9748

Re: Baby Virage update and make-over

That thing is looking great! Glad to see you tracked one of them down and able to bring it back to life! Excellent job my friend! Can't wait to see it on the water.

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by Hippie459MN
Mar 08, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Interior Department
Topic: ‘89 HST interior build
Replies: 10
Views: 12826

Re: ‘89 HST interior build

Looks awesome! You make it look easy!
by Hippie459MN
Mar 08, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: ‘89 HST rebuild ( Blown out bottom)
Replies: 89
Views: 260584

Re: ‘89 HST rebuild ( Blown out bottom)

Looks great Ron!!!! Cant wait to see some pictures of it in the water.
by Hippie459MN
Feb 19, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: ‘89 HST rebuild ( Blown out bottom)
Replies: 89
Views: 260584

Re: ‘89 HST rebuild ( Blown out bottom)

I just noticed some screws in your rigging hose at the adapters. That to keep the hose from coming off? I might need to do that on the motor side of my boat and never thought of doing that.
by Hippie459MN
Feb 19, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1988 Valero Gel Coat restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 6134

Re: 1988 Valero Gel Coat restoration

Can't wait to see this come together.